No Child Left Behind - Title VII: Indian, Native Hawaiian, and Alaska Native Education
What is the Indian Education program?
The Indian Education program supports the efforts of school districts, Indian
tribes and organizations, postsecondary institutions, and other entities to meet
the unique educational and culturally related academic needs of American Indian
students so that they can meet the same challenging state student academic achievement
standards as all other students.
How is Indian Education funding distributed?
Formula grants are given to school districts and Bureau of Indian Affairs-operated
or supported schools based on the number of Indian children and the state’s
per-pupil expenditure for education.
How can Indian Education funding be used?
Formula grants to school districts support a range of activities aimed at improving
student achievement, including:
• Early childhood and family programs
• Academic enrichment programs
• Culturally related activities
What is the Native Hawaiian Education program?
The Education of Native Hawaiians program develops innovative educational programs
to provide additional services that address the educational needs of Native Hawaiian
children.
How is Native Hawaiian Education funding distributed?
The U.S. Department of Education makes competitive awards to eligible applicants.
How can Native Hawaiian Education funding be used?
In awarding grants or contracts, the Department of Education will give priority
to projects that address:
• Beginning literacy skills in children in grades kindergarten through third
• The needs of at-risk children and youth
• Needs in fields or disciplines in which native Hawaiians are under-employed
• The use of the Hawaiian language in instruction
What is the Alaskan Native Education program?
The U.S. Department of Education
has stated that the sheer magnitude of the geographic barriers to be overcome
in delivering educational services in rural Alaska and Alaska villages requires
the development and implementation of innovative, model programs.
How is Alaskan Native Education funding distributed?
The Department of Education makes competitive awards to eligible applicants based on applications.
How can Alaskan Native Education funding be used?
The grants supports a range of activities, including:
• Developing curricula
• Professional development
• Family literacy services
• Enrichment programs in science and mathematics
• Remedial programs
